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What is The Trojan Forge? The Trojan Forge is UA Little Rock’s new discipline neutral makerspace – a collaborative, hands-on hub where students, faculty, and staff from any background can access equipment, test ideas, and bring creative projects to life. Designed to foster cross pollination between art, science, technology, and the humanities, the space offers … Trojan Forge Makerspace Opens at Ottenheimer Library

The library will close at 7 pm on Thursday, May 28th, due to flash flooding in the area.

Ottenheimer Library is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to fill the newly created role of Scholarly Communication Librarian. This 12-month, tenure-track faculty position is designed for a leader ready to shape the future of academic research and open scholarship on our campus. The Mission As the primary advocate for the entire evolution of scholarly research, … Join the Team: Scholarly Communication Librarian (Tenure-Track)

Latara Williams, a UA Little Rock Applied Communication graduate student, received the 2026 Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence in Research for her study, Resilient Voices: Exploring African American Patient Experiences with Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). Dr. Gerald Driskill served as her faculty mentor. Williams presented her research at the 2026 Research Expo which was … Ottenheimer Library Recognizes Latara Williams with Karen Russ Research Award

High publishing costs shouldn’t stand between research and the world. To bridge this gap, the Ottenheimer Library is proud to announce a “Read and Publish” agreement with Wiley, what was effective as of January 1, 2026. Why This Matters Typically, publishing Open Access (OA) requires expensive Article Processing Charges (APCs). Under this new deal, those fees are fully covered for … Open Research for All: UA Little Rock’s New Wiley Partnership

Are you a UA Little Rock student planning to showcase your hard work at the upcoming Student Research and Creative Works Expo? If your project involves government data, there is an exciting opportunity to win $500 while honoring a legacy of information excellence. The Karen Russ Memorial Award for Excellence in Research is officially looking … Fuel Your Research: How to Win the $500 Karen Russ Award

UA Little Rock is excited to announce the development of Trojan Forge, a new makerspace inthe Ottenheimer Library dedicated to creative technology and hands-on learning. We want thisspace to serve all disciplines, and we need your input to make it happen. Attend the Town Hall Come share your ideas directly with the Library Vision Partners … Help Us Create The Trojan Forge

Ignite the Open Movement in 5 Minutes If you’ve already integrated Open Educational Resources (OER) into your curriculum or navigated the complexities of open licensing, you know the impact these tools have on student success. Your practical experience is an invaluable asset to our campus. We are officially inviting you to share your insights and … Sharing Your Expertise: Call for Lightning Talks for Open Education Week 2026

The library will remain closed Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February1, 2026.

UPDATE: The Ottenheimer Library will remain closed on Monday, January 26, Tuesday, January 27, Wednesday, January 28, Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30, 2026. Due to predicted winter weather conditions, the Ottenheimer Library will be closed Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25. The library will resume operations when the campus reopens.